BEADS & BUSINESS
67th Annual Membership Banquet
March 4, 2025
Gateway Conference Center, Richburg, SC
Join us on “Fat Tuesday,” March 4, 2025, at the Gateway Conference Center for an evening of celebration, connection, and recognition at the Chamber’s 67th Annual Banquet. This event highlights the installation of our 2025 officers, honors outstanding business award recipients, and celebrates the achievements of our members in driving Chester County’s growth.
With nearly 500 attendees expected, this is your chance to connect with local business leaders, showcase your brand as a sponsor, and enjoy a night of Mardi Gras-themed festivities.
Tickets and tables go on sale February 3, 2025. Individual tickets are $75, and tables seating 8–10 are available.
Save the date, and don’t miss this incredible evening of business and celebration. See you there!

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Celebrate Mardi Gras at the Chester County Chamber’s 67th Annual Banquet and Awards Night on March 4 at the Gateway Conference Center!
Join us at 5:00 p.m. for a Mix & Mingle hosted by Founders Federal Credit Union, featuring live music, a bar, and appetizers—a great chance to network.
The dinner buffet opens at 5:00 p.m., so you can eat before or after mingling. Be seated by 7:00 p.m. for the awards program. Don’t miss this festive night of celebration and connections!
Important Event Details:
- Tickets are first come, first serve, and we expect to sell out!
- If your membership includes complimentary tickets, you must reserve your seats. Don’t have guest names yet? Use placeholders like “Guest One” and email us updates later.
- General Admission: $75 per ticket
- Tables: Seat 8–10 guests, and companies purchasing tables will be recognized!
More Important Information:
- Dinner by Melanie Rowe Catering: Seafood gumbo with shrimp and crab, Creamy Cajun Chicken, Jambalaya rice with okra, corn, tomatoes, Green Beans, Rice, Yeast Rolls, Cajun Cake with pecans & coconut, Carrot cake squares
- Table Decorating Contest: Promote your brand with a creative table design—guests will vote for the winner! Want to help decorate a chamber table instead? Let us know. [Click here for contest details!]
- Costume Contest: Dress business casual or embrace the Mardi Gras theme with your favorite costume for a chance to win!
Reserve your spot today!
Sponsorship Levels
Support the Chamber and make the night unforgettable! Sponsorships allow businesses, industries, and non-profits to gain exposure while helping us keep ticket prices affordable for all.
- KING – $5,000
- Includes a table for 16 guests.
- Covers evening production costs ($10 per guest).
- Preferred seating, brand advertising (social media, website, emails), and recognition in the e-program and on guest tables.
- QUEEN – $3,500
- Includes a table for 10 guests.
- Covers keynote speaker costs ($7 per guest).
- Preferred seating, brand advertising (social media, website, emails), and recognition in the e-program and on guest tables.
- GOLD – $2,500
- Includes a table for 8 guests.
- Covers event decorations ($5 per guest).
- Preferred seating, brand advertising (social media, website), and recognition in the e-program and on guest tables.
- PURPLE – $1,000
- Includes 4 banquet tickets.
- Offsets food costs ($2.40 per guest).
- Brand advertising (social media, website) and recognition in the e-program and on guest tables.
- GREEN – $500
- Includes 2 banquet tickets.
- Offsets general event costs ($1 per guest).
- Brand advertising (social media, website) and recognition in the e-program.
- GENERAL – $100
- Supports complimentary tickets for award winners.
- Brand advertising (social media) and recognition in the e-program.
This event wouldn’t be possible without our sponsors. Join these generous donors in supporting the Chamber and making the night unforgettable!
- ROYAL: Founders Federal Credit Union; Chester County Government
- KING: Chester Healthcare Foundation
- QUEEN: Luck Companies
- GOLD: Sun Fiber
- PURPLE: Oliphant & Company, Inc; First Citizens Bank
- GREEN: SCDEW / Regional Workforce Advisor Catawba